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Next, it is important to develop an understanding of Swarm's conceptual framework: how you organize and describe a model using concepts such as swarms, collections, actions, schedules, observers, etc. The original Santa Fe Institute [[Image:MinarEtAl96.pdf|working paper describing Swarm]] is a good way to learn Swarm's basic structure and motivation. The [[Swarm:_documentation|Documentation and learning materials]] page provides additional reading that is essential before trying to start using the software (even---especially---if you are an experienced programmer). | Next, it is important to develop an understanding of Swarm's conceptual framework: how you organize and describe a model using concepts such as swarms, collections, actions, schedules, observers, etc. The original Santa Fe Institute [[Image:MinarEtAl96.pdf|working paper describing Swarm]] is a good way to learn Swarm's basic structure and motivation. The [[Swarm:_documentation|Documentation and learning materials]] page provides additional reading that is essential before trying to start using the software (even---especially---if you are an experienced programmer). | ||
| − | Finally, you will want to install Swarm software and use its documentation and examples to learn how to implement your models. (You might first want to visit the wiki's [[Main_Page#Agent-_and_Individual-based_Modeling_Resources|ABM resources section]] to see if there are other software platforms to consider. | + | Finally, you will want to install Swarm software and use its documentation and examples to learn how to implement your models. (You might first want to visit the wiki's [[Main_Page#Agent-_and_Individual-based_Modeling_Resources|ABM resources section]] to see if there are other software platforms to consider.) |
| − | ==Getting | + | ==Getting Swarm software and documentation== |
| − | + | See the [[Swarm:_software_main_page|software page]] for information on Swarm software. To download the current version, go to the [[Swarm: stable release|stable release page]]. | |
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| + | See the [[Swarm:_documentation|documentation page]] for the Swarm reference manual, users guide, and other materials. | ||
Our download site for Swarm software (source, example applications, documentation, packages) is http://ftp.swarm.org/pub/swarm | Our download site for Swarm software (source, example applications, documentation, packages) is http://ftp.swarm.org/pub/swarm | ||
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Revision as of 18:56, 29 January 2006
Contents |
Swarm Main Page UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Swarm is a platform for agent-based models (ABMs) that includes:
- A conceptual framework for designing, describing, and conducting experiments on ABMs;
- Software implementing that framework and providing many handy tools; and
- A community of users and developers that share ideas, software, and experience.
Swarm materials are organized in three categories: Software, Documentation and learning materials, and Applications and examples.
Getting started if you are new to Swarm
First, see this short introduction.
Next, it is important to develop an understanding of Swarm's conceptual framework: how you organize and describe a model using concepts such as swarms, collections, actions, schedules, observers, etc. The original Santa Fe Institute File:MinarEtAl96.pdf is a good way to learn Swarm's basic structure and motivation. The Documentation and learning materials page provides additional reading that is essential before trying to start using the software (even---especially---if you are an experienced programmer).
Finally, you will want to install Swarm software and use its documentation and examples to learn how to implement your models. (You might first want to visit the wiki's ABM resources section to see if there are other software platforms to consider.)
Getting Swarm software and documentation
See the software page for information on Swarm software. To download the current version, go to the stable release page.
See the documentation page for the Swarm reference manual, users guide, and other materials.
Our download site for Swarm software (source, example applications, documentation, packages) is http://ftp.swarm.org/pub/swarm
Getting user support
User support is obtained by joining the Swarm support email list, where questions are likely to be answered by one of your many generous fellow Swarm users.
Numbering convention
Swarm is divided into three main pieces: source, documentation, and applications. They are each bestowed version numbers that are independently increased except for major releases of the source. The version map right now is:
source: 2.2
docs: 2.2
apps: 2.1.1 (being updated)
heatbugs: 2.1.1
template: 2.1.1
market: 2.1.1
mousetrap: 2.1.1
tutorial: 2.1.1
hello-world: 2.1.1